Veteran Care with a Heart
Heart of Mercy is part Veteran Owned and We Take Care of our Veterans!
According to the 2021 American Community Survey, of the 16.5 million Veterans in the U.S., 4.0 million were 75 years and older and 182,603 were WWII Veterans. In 2021, 8.3% of Veterans with service-connected disabilities had a combined rating of 90%, while 16.9% had a combined rating of 100%.
Many Vets Need Help
Not since WWII has the United States been attacked on our shores. Thanks to the millions of American men & women who were drafted or volunteered for our SIX Military branches: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Space Force….and went on to prove their valor by defeating all enemies! America was never been attacked by military forces since Pearl Harbor. We owe each and every one of those who serve and served for that, as well as their Spouses!
Spouses lived the Veteran lifestyle through their other half, and most of them are the wives who tend to live longer than their husbands. We want to take care of both and can now accomplish that with the Veterans Administration (VA).
Homecare for Veterans
The VA provides several benefits to caregivers of some severely injured Veterans.
A caregiver can be a parent, spouse, child, step-family member, extended family member, or an individual who lives with the veteran, but is not a family member who provides support to the Veteran.
Who is Eligible to be a Caregiver?
Caregivers must be providing in-home care for Veterans who suffered a qualifying injury either on or after Sep. 11, 2001 OR before May 5, 1975 and who have at least a 70% disability. The Veteran must:
have a serious injury – including traumatic brain injury, psychological trauma or other mental disorder.
need of personal care services because of an inability to perform one or more activities of daily living and/or need supervision or protection based on symptoms or residuals of neurological impairment or injury.
The Veteran must be enrolled in the VA healthcare program, and the injury must be service-connected.
VA provides several benefits to caregivers of some severely injured Veterans.
A caregiver can be a parent, spouse, child, step-family member, extended family member, or an individual who lives with the Veteran, but is not a family member who provides support to the Veteran.
Who is Eligible to have a Caregiver?
Caregivers must be providing in-home care for Veterans who suffered a qualifying injury either on or after Sep. 11, 2001 OR before May 5, 1975 and who have at least a 70% disability. The Veteran must:
Have a serious injury – including traumatic brain injury, psychological trauma or other mental disorder.
Need of personal care services because of an inability to perform one or more activities of daily living and/or need supervision or protection based on symptoms or residuals of neurological impairment or injury.
The Veteran must be enrolled in the VA healthcare program, and the injury must be service-connected.
The Aid and Attendance benefit helps Veterans and their spouses who need extra assistance with the tasks of daily living, from personal care and grooming to eating, getting dressed, & completing household tasks. In addition, Veterans who are homebound may receive additional funds on top of this benefit and their regular pensions. Aid and Attendance benefits are for Veterans with both physical and mental health conditions, which can be helpful for Veterans experiencing cognitive decline. Surviving spouses may also take advantage of one of these benefits.
A Veteran who qualifies for a regular VA pension also financially qualifies for both the Aid and Attendance benefit, so this can make a big difference in whether or not you can pay for your chosen assisted living facility. However, there are additional eligibility requirements beyond just finances for both the Aid and Attendance benefit, though if you need assisted living services, you will likely meet the functional requirements to receive A&A.
What is Homemaker/Home Health Aide Care?
A Homemaker and Home Health Aide is a trained person who can come to a Veteran's home and help the Veteran take care of themselves and their daily activities. The services of a Homemaker and Home Health Aide can help Veterans remain living in their own home and can serve Veterans of any age. Homemakers and Home Health Aides are not nurses, but they are supervised by a registered nurse who will help assess the Veteran's daily living needs.
This program is for Veterans who need personal care services and help with activities of daily living. This program is also for Veterans who are isolated, or their family caregiver is experiencing burden.
Homemaker and Home Health Aide services can be used in combination with other Home and Community Based Services. Services may vary by location.
Homemaker Home Health Aides work for an organization that has a contract with the VA. Homemaker or Home Health Aide services can be used as a part of an alternative to nursing home care, and to get Respite Care at home for Veterans and their family caregiver. The services of a Homemaker or Home Health Aide can help Veterans remain living in their own home and can serve Veterans of any age.
As a Veteran owned company, we are passionate about our Veterans and will do everything possible to get your loved one assistance from the VA to help our HEROES!
